Committed to PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO KNOW
Vol. 4 Num 336 Mon. May 10, 2004  
   
Letters to Editor


Emergence of 'Bangla Bhai'


I am appalled by the emergence of the Taliban style group leader called Bangla Bhai. And the directive of the home ministry to support his actions is condemnable. Bangladeshis have always been moderate and secular, but this government is creating another image of Bangladesh. We do not want such a state where women are forced to wear burkha and men are forced to grow a beard.

We are moderate Muslims and we want to get rid of the individuals who thrive in the name of Islam but are actually demeaning its ideals. We want to go back to our peaceful ways.